The W108 model boasts impressive acceleration, going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 210 km/h. Its performance is certainly noteworthy.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9 sec
Max Speed
210 km/h 130.49 mph
Body & Dimensions
The W108 is a sedan with a length of 5000 mm, width of 1810 mm, and height of 1440 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2850 mm, front track of 1482 mm, and rear track of 1485 mm. It is a 4-door sedan with 5 seats.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in.
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front Track
1482 mm 58.35 in.
Rear Track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Fuel Consumption
The W108 is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 13 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 18.09 US mpg or 21.73 UK mpg. This indicates a relatively high fuel consumption, which may impact the car's overall efficiency and environmental impact.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg 21.73 UK mpg 7.69 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a W108 model with an internal combustion engine, producing 200 HP at 5800 rpm and 286 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine, which has a displacement of 3499 cm3, is a front, longitudinally mounted V8 with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 65.8 mm, yielding a compression ratio of 9.5. The engine uses a multi-port manifold injection system and has a 20W-50 oil specification. The car has a 4-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel drive system. The car uses a double wishbone suspension in the front and a hydro-pneumatic element, trailing arm suspension in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 210.94 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 116 E 35 / 116.980
Engine Displacement
3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50
Coolant
13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm
Brakes
The Mercedes-Benz W108 is a luxury car with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, hydraulic power steering, and a unique cone worm with recirculation balls steering system. The wheels are 6J x 14 in size.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The car has a relatively good power-to-weight ratio, indicating good acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is also impressive, suggesting ample low-end torque for effortless acceleration and climbing. The kerb weight is moderate, allowing for good agility and handling.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 180.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1585 kg 3494.33 lbs.
Max Weight
2085 kg 4596.64 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W108 SEL
Sedan
4
2850 mm
9 seconds
210 km/h (130.49 mph)
9 seconds
Petrol (Gasoline)
13 l/100 km (18.09 US mpg, 21.73 UK mpg)
No, the W108 has a relatively high fuel consumption, indicating it may not be the most fuel-efficient car.
The car produces 200 HP at 5800 rpm.
The car has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The car uses a double wishbone suspension in the front and a hydro-pneumatic element, trailing arm suspension in the rear.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has hydraulic power steering.
The wheel size of the Mercedes-Benz W108 is 6J x 14.
The W108 comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.
The W108 features advanced safety technologies such as active brake assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The W108 achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The maximum load capacity is 500 kg.
The spec sheet does not include engine specifications.
